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Gateway to Pictured Rocks Lodge: Germfask. Centralt beliggende i det østlige UP!

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Udendørsområde
Overnatningsstedets område
Værelse
Badeværelse
Badeværelse

Anmeldelser

8,8 ud af 10.
Fremragende

Højdepunkter

  • Mulighed for parkering i parkeringskælder
    Nyd bekvemmeligheden ved en parkeringskælder – et sjældent fund i området.
  • Oplev nærliggende seværdigheder
    Nær Seney National Wildlife Refuge
3 soveværelser2 badeværelserPlads til 12 personer

Populære faciliteter

  • Mulighed for parkering i parkeringskælder
  • Køkken
  • Vaskemaskine
  • Grill
  • Terrasse eller gårdhave
  • Gratis Wi-Fi

Værelser og sovepladser

3 soveværelser (12 sovepladser)

Soveværelse 1

2 køjesenge (enkeltsenge)

Soveværelse 2

1 dobbeltseng

Soveværelse 3

1 queensize-seng

Soveværelse 4

1 sovesofa (dobbeltseng)

2 badeværelser

Badeværelse 2

Sæbe · Håndklæder til rådighed · Badekar eller brusekabine · Toilet · Shampoo

Badeværelse 4

Sæbe · Håndklæder til rådighed · Badekar eller brusekabine · Shampoo

Områder

Terrasse eller gårdhave
Køkken
Separat spiseområde
Have
Spiseområde

Om overnatningsstedet

Gateway to Pictured Rocks Lodge: Germfask. Centralt beliggende i det østlige UP!

Vi er centralt beliggende mindre end en times kørsel til Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore! Centralt beliggende på den østlige øverste halvø. Lejlighed på lavere niveau i den længststående bygning i historiske Germfask ligger mindre end en time fra afbildede klipper, få minutter fra Seney National Wildlife Refuge og har udsigt over floden Manistique! Tre soveværelser, to badeværelser, rummelig lejlighed med stort køkken, opholds-og spisestue. Grill ude på dækket, fisk efter ørreder eller padle Manistique, dette er det perfekte sted for dem, der udforsker den østlige halvdel af Øvre halvøen! Du er 90 minutter eller derover til Soo-låsene, Tahquamenon Falls, Kitchi iti kippi, Escanaba, Marquette og Mackinaw City!

Ejer er Tom Funke, forfatter af 50 vandreture i Michigan's Upper Peninsula og 50 Hikes på North Country Trail. On-site manager er en livslang Yooper og erfaren naturforsker. Du er velkommen til at bruge vores viden om området, når du planlægger din rejse.

Jolly Inn er på tværs af gaden, og Kersh's Market (dagligvarer og pakkevæsk) er på samme side overfor Jolly.

Germfask er udgangspunktet for Snowmobile trail nr. 43, der forbinder dig til Grand Marais, Tahquamenon og mere. Det starter 100 meter fra vores hoveddør ved blinklyset.

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Lignende overnatningssteder

Husregler

Indtjekning efter kl. 16.00
Minimumsalder for lejere: 25
Udtjekning inden kl. 11.00
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Børn

Børn i alderen 0-17 år er tilladt
Pull out couch, extra cots, blow up mattress
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Begivenheder

Arrangementer er ikke tilladt
We allow small conferences & outdoor events.
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Kæledyr

Kæledyr er ikke tilladt
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Rygning

Rygning er ikke tilladt
It is a violation of Michigan State law to smoke.
Addendum to Refund Policy: If you cancel less than 60 days before your stay, we will pro-rate or refund in full if we find someone to take your place.
This is a multi-unit property. Please be mindful of the other guests. Please reference the parking maps, if one was attached.
Sorry no pets

Vigtige oplysninger

Godt at vide

Overnatningsstedets nr.: 980761vb
Hvis du afbestiller din reservation, er dette underlagt værtens afbestillingspolitik. I overensstemmelse med EU's regler om forbrugerrettigheder er reservation af overnatning ikke omfattet af fortrydelsesretten.
Dette overnatningssted udlejes af en professionel vært, der udlejer som en virksomhed eller et erhverv.
Gebyrer for ekstra opredninger kan forekomme og varierer afhængigt af overnatningsstedets politik
Gyldigt billed-ID og kreditkort, debetkort eller kontant depositum kan være påkrævet ved indtjekning til dækning af påløbende udgifter
Særlige ønsker afhænger af tilgængelighed ved indtjekning og kan medføre ekstra gebyrer. Særlige ønsker kan ikke garanteres
Betaling uden kontanter er tilgængelig
Fester og events for grupper er strengt forbudt på stedet
Besked fra værten: We allow small conferences & outdoor events.
Dette overnatningssted anvender delvist solenergi
Værten har angivet, at der er en kuliltealarm på overnatningsstedet
Værten har angivet, at der er en røgalarm på overnatningsstedet
Overnatningsstedets sikkerhedsforanstaltninger inkluderer brandslukker og førstehjælpskasse

Om området

Germfask

Denne lejlighed befinder sig i Germfask i landlige omgivelser og ved strandpromenaden. Du kan opleve stedets naturskønne område med et besøg til Seney National Wildlife Refuge og Manistique River Roadside Park. Nyd godt af områdets skibakker med langrend og skiløb, og gå ikke glip af mulighederne for slædekørsel og snescooterkørsel.
Kort
Germfask, MI

Hvad ligger i nærheden?

  • Seney National Wildlife Refuge - 12 min. gang - 1.0 km
  • Manistique River Roadside Park - 1 min. kørsel - 2.2 km
  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - 36 min. kørsel - 55.9 km
  • Indian Lake State Park - 46 min. kørsel - 75.0 km
  • Palms Book State Park - 54 min. kørsel - 92.0 km

Restauranter

  • ‪Tovey's Jolly Inn - ‬1 min. gang
  • ‪bryants highbanks restaurant and lounge - ‬11 min. kørsel

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Er Gateway to Pictured Rocks Lodge: Germfask. Centralt beliggende i det østlige UP! et kæledyrsvenligt overnatningssted?

Nej, kæledyr er ikke tilladt på dette overnatningssted.

Hvor meget koster parkering hos Gateway to Pictured Rocks Lodge: Germfask. Centralt beliggende i det østlige UP! ?

Der er mulighed for parkering på overnatningsstedet.

Hvornår er indtjekning på Gateway to Pictured Rocks Lodge: Germfask. Centralt beliggende i det østlige UP! ?

Indtjekning starter kl. 16.00.

Hvornår er udtjekning på Gateway to Pictured Rocks Lodge: Germfask. Centralt beliggende i det østlige UP! ?

Udtjekning er kl. 11.00.

Hvor ligger Gateway to Pictured Rocks Lodge: Germfask. Centralt beliggende i det østlige UP! ?

Dette lejlighedskompleks ligger ved strandpromenaden, kun 2 km fra Seney National Wildlife Refuge og Manistique River Roadside Park. Derudover ligger Kennedy Lake og Chip Lake ca. 15 km derfra.

Anmeldelser

8,8

Fremragende

Anmeldelser vises i kronologisk rækkefølge og har gennemgået en modificerings- og verificeringsproces, medmindre andet er angivet.
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Bedømmelse på 10 − Fremragende. 51 af i alt 93 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 8 − Udmærket. 31 af i alt 93 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 6 − Okay. 9 af i alt 93 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 4 − Dårligt. 1 af i alt 93 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 2 − Forfærdeligt. 1 af i alt 93 anmeldelser

8,6/10

Rengøring

10/10

Service og personale

9,0/10

Faciliteter

9,0/10

Overnatningsstedets tilstand og faciliteter

9,6/10

Indtjekning

9,4/10

Kommunikation

9,0/10

Området

9,2/10

Annoncens rigtighed

Anmeldelser

Verificeret

8/10 Godt

James S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Spring Fishing

Great place to stay and good location for Fox River fishing .
Overnattede 4 nætter i maj 2023
Svar fra VrboOwner den 8. sep. 2023
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip.
Verificeret

8/10 Godt

Elizabeth

Synes godt om: Faciliteter, overnatningsstedets tilstand og faciliteter, kommunikation
It was in the middle of town, easy to find!
Overnattede 3 nætter i oktober 2022
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Billy t.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Mrs

We will be staying again
Overnattede 3 nætter i januar 2023
Svar fra VrboOwner den 5. maj 2023
Thanks for the review!
Verificeret

8/10 Godt

james g.

Synes godt om: Indtjekning, kommunikation

Germfask 2023

Nice place to stay for 6 guy’s on a snowmobile trip. Plenty of parking spaces for truck and trailer. Place is old but has a lot up north appeal. Will be looking to stay here again next year
Overnattede 4 nætter i februar 2023
Svar fra VrboOwner den 8. sep. 2023
It's one of the, if not the oldest buildings in the town. Thanks for your stay.
Verificeret

8/10 Godt

Ed M.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

2023 Snowmobile Trip

The property was as defined online. The extra space was useful and the use of the garage was a great benefit.
Overnattede 4 nætter i februar 2023
Svar fra VrboOwner den 8. sep. 2023
Set up perfect for large snowmobile groups, all their gear, and the likely shenanigans.
Verificeret

6/10 Okay

Denise C.

Synes godt om: Indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Review

Needs to be cleaner and updated.
Overnattede 3 nætter i juli 2023
Svar fra VrboOwner den 13. sep. 2023
As advertised, this spot is just an old house (one of the oldest) in Germfask that I offer to the public, as there are limited options available in the area.
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Holly P.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Exactly what we needed

This is our second time staying at this property. We love the size of the home and 2 bathrooms! I have teenagers so it’s enough space for Us all to relax after a busy day of hiking and seeing the sites. The host is always easy to communicate with. The Jolly Inn is always a treat for dinner. One great thing about this home is it’s location. It’s in the middle of everything to see this side of the UP. Since we do a lot of hiking, we get dirty and the washer and dryer is a huge help after a fun filled day. We are a family of woman and all feel very safe in this home. We will always stay here when we travel up north! Thanks for a wonderful, safe home for Us to stay and enjoy nature.
Overnattede 2 nætter i oktober 2023
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Clare J.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

snowmobile trip

Like any snowmobile trip the weather plays a big part. When there is good snow cover,can ride from place, trail about 1/2mi.,otherwise trailer to Seney 7mi, as alot of shoulder (pavement) riding to get Seney parking lot and pick up trails,this has nothing to do with the property. The place has all kind of room for a group. Full kitchen, washer/dryer if needed.Lot of history of the area in the house. Easy access to local bar,food right across the street. Grocery store 3blks away great selection.We try a new area in UP each, year lots of trails. Very center located.
Overnattede 7 nætter i februar 2023
Svar fra VrboOwner den 5. maj 2023
Thanks for the informative review!
Verificeret

8/10 Godt

brigid a.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Fit our needs

First impression was a little dreary, but the place grew on us. Mostly used as a good spot for all-day trips to pictured rocks, Tahquamenon Falls and then rafting on menominee river on the way home. Easy to find since on a main road, but that made it kind of noisy (for the UP). Beds, kitchen, 2 bathrooms were all functional for a 3 night stay. Enjoyed fire pit, watched shooting stars at night. Internet did not work for us, calls/texts very spotty and DVD collection was limited/damaged. A place to go and make your own fun. Which is what we were looking for. Overall good value for the $.
Overnattede 3 nætter i august 2023
Svar fra VrboOwner den 26. sep. 2023
Thanks for the review. Yes the entrance way between the three parts of the building needs modernizing but its that way due to the high traffic of the snowmobilers and all their gear that that section gets every year.
Verificeret

2/10 Bundkarakter

Jason P.

Synes godt om: Indtjekning
Synes ikke om: Rengøring, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Renter beware

No pictures posted, keeping it classy. Not often is there time to write reviews. Always challenging to not be too wordy or not wordy enough. Not too witty but not too boring. However, the responses from this homeowner practically wrote the review so poignantly it made the review process effortless. We made a request for all or a partial refund in response to the countless dead bugs, live spiders and dirty floors encountered in this home; we left 2 hrs after arrival, painstakingly rearranging our entire vacation to accommodate. “That's why it's so cheap because folks know that sometimes it's not going to be perfect.“ “I have a very strict refund policy because my home is sometimes not what people expect from a VRBO even though I try to be very transparent in my home description.”
Overnattede 4 nætter i juni 2023
Svar fra VrboOwner den 30. aug. 2023
I was quite disappointed after I drove 7 and a half hours to find two dead black flies in the entrance to the rental. This was the only contrast to an immaculately cleaned home. Multiple requests were made for pictures which were never provided. It is unfortunate that there are renters that think they are renting at the Hyatt. I am transparent in my rental is just a house that you can use instead of a hotel. Sorry you were disappointed.
Verificeret

4/10 Ringe

Ellen C.

Synes godt om: Indtjekning, beliggenhed
Synes ikke om: Rengøring, kommunikation, annoncens rigtighed

Not what we expected at all

I'm unsure where to start but want to give an honest review so others know what to expect. We weren't expecting perfection but we were pretty shocked to find how dirty/run down it was. Starting with the good: Great location. Jolly Inn had great food! Seney Natl. Wildlife Preserve is just down the road and is awesome. Living room furniture and beds pretty comfortable; showers pretty good. Now for the need-to-know: This place was filthy dirty. Had to buy some cleaner and do it ourselves to stay. Fridge/freezer had old, part-used foods & leftovers- some moldy. Towels in linen closet were damp and stunk! Had to wash and dry them again. Stiff, wadded up used cloths found on dryer and in the linen closet. Broken stuff everywhere- windows, cabinets, doors, blinds, lampshades etc. Floors so dirty around edges & corners- sooo many dead bugs and cobwebs and dirt. Front bedroom infested with spiders!!! I killed at least 15 spiders in there! Dead, dried up smashed bugs were all over the walls in that room also. The "breezeway" into the house was dirty like an old garage- step into house very unsafe/unsteady and tipped if you didn't step on it right. I tried contacting the host twice but got no reply. I know he got the message because he had answered a previous message before we got there. I did contact VRBO and did not request my money back for the stay as we chose to stay, but I did request the "housekeeping fee" back as we had to clean our place to stay there!
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2023
Svar fra VrboOwner den 13. sep. 2023
As advertised, this spot is just an old house (one of the oldest) in Germfask that I offer to the public, as there are limited options available in the area.
Verificeret

8/10 Godt

James S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, beliggenhed

Nort Woods Escape

Excellent spot
Overnattede 4 nætter i september 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 8. sep. 2023
Thank you for your review. Center of it all.
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Steve S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Unassuming and perfect!

Enjoyed our stay in this spacious place with lots of books in the little town of Germfask. Centrally located near so many great places!
Overnattede 4 nætter i august 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 5. maj 2023
Thank you for your review!
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Holly P.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Perfect lodge

I have 2 teens and this was just perfect for Us. We all had enough space to relax at the end of our busy days of site seeing. We also enjoyed dinner across the road at the Jolly Inn. The hosts were very quick to respond to any questions. Thank you for a wonderful place to stay.
Overnattede 3 nætter i juli 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 5. maj 2023
Thank you for the review!
Verificeret

8/10 Godt

Michelle L.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Summer getaway

Property was a great location for us to day trip and see all the things we needed in the U.P.
Overnattede 4 nætter i juli 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 8. sep. 2023
Thanks for your stay!
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Rachael W.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Small little town in the middle of everything.

The lodge in Germfask is a great place in a cozy little town that was in the middle of everything we wanted to do. It was a great space to recoup after running around all day. There was enough room for cooking and hanging out. The restaurant across the street was awesome. We had a blast.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 5. maj 2023
Thank you for your review!
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Tiffanie L.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Great stay!

Our stay in Germfask was great. The property owners were very quick and great with getting back to me on anything I had questions with. Everything was easy to find, very interesting, and comfortable! My family and i really enjoyed ourselves!!
Overnattede 8 nætter i juli 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 8. sep. 2023
Glad you had a great stay!
Verificeret

8/10 Godt

Jamie W.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Good parking for trailer and plenty of room for 5 guys for snowmobile trip.

Good location for snowmobile trip.
Overnattede 3 nætter i marts 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 8. sep. 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Brooke P.

Synes godt om: Indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Great spot

Cool old building with interesting history. Worked just fine for our group on a snowmobile trip. Not too much road to get to the trail and it was fine for us since there was a lot of snow. Had pretty much everything we needed for our trip and super convenient having the Jolly Inn across the street. The owners were awesome with communication and kind enough to allow us in early. It was tidy but could just use a seasonal deep cleaning. No complaints!
Overnattede 3 nætter i februar 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 5. maj 2023
Thank you for the review!
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Zachary S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Great place to stay for snowmobiling

Slight issue with furnace but was fixed same day. Lots of space , and beds to sleep
Overnattede 3 nætter i januar 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 8. sep. 2023
New furnace now...finally!
Verificeret

8/10 Godt

Jeanette C.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Comfortable

The property is a great place to stay, we had a group of 8 and were very comfortable. This property has easy access to the trails for both side by side and snowmoboles. The house was not stocked well with towels but I contacted the owner and towels were brought over .overall good place to stay
Overnattede 3 nætter i oktober 2021
Svar fra VrboOwner den 8. sep. 2023
Folks love to take towels, not you, but it happens more than I like.
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

April B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Awesome family getaway

Rental was clean and roomy. Had everything we needed and then some. Check in was easy. We would definitely do it again.
Overnattede 3 nætter i september 2021
Svar fra VrboOwner den 8. sep. 2023
Thanks for your review.
Verificeret

8/10 Godt

Erica C.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Affordable central up place to stay

Fun adorable place to stay when exploring that aria of the Up. The masses are not the softest but definitely work. The only thing I would say is there is a lot of dust on the ceiling fans expecting in the medium bedroom. Other than that had everything we need. Thanks
Overnattede 3 nætter i august 2021
Svar fra VrboOwner den 8. sep. 2023
Got those fans cleaned up. Thanks for letting me know.
Verificeret

8/10 Godt

Kristan M.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Centrally located

Property is spacious and was clean with everything needed linens, cookware, satellite TV, dads, etc.. Located centrally in the Eastern UP, making sightseeing day trips manageable. Property manager was easy to communicate with.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2021
Svar fra VrboOwner den 8. sep. 2023
Glad you had a great time.
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

ANIRBAN M.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Overall had a good time

Just two things need attention: The entryway needs to be cleaned. The microwave oven has very low power.
Overnattede 3 nætter i juni 2021

Om værten

Vært: Thomas Funke

Værtens profilbillede
Hello! My name is Tom Funke. I am the author of 50 Hikes in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, 50 Hikes on the North Country Trail, and the owner of the Hiker Hostel. I hold a Biology Degree from Western Michigan University (Go Broncos!) and I've recently retired from a 35 year career working in the non-profit world.

I was born in Muskegon, Michigan but grew up in Bangor, Michigan, and have lived in Cadillac, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and most recently Hastings, Michigan.

I am retiring from working in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to become the full time, live in owner/operator of the Germfask Hostel!

Derfor valgte værten dette overnatningssted

Inspired by the building in Grand Marais which is home to Grand Marais Outfitters, I knew this would be the building which would be home to my outfitting business. It has a ton of history, two apartments, and a large garage. Best of all, access to the Manistique River.

Most of my life I've lived in old farmhouses, having learned that there is a lot of work that goes into remodeling and upgrading facilities.

Derfor er dette overnatningssted unikt

This house has been many things over the year: a township hall, train station, dance hall, salon (as in hair salon), general store, canoe livery, and a private residence.

We utilize solar energy for part of our electricity needs with the future goal of being totally self sufficient on renewable energy. There is an artisan well (currently capped) on the property, if uncapped, would provide unlimited energy through the use of a Pelton Wheel.

We are at the trailhead for snowmobile trail #43, and, just minutes from the Seney National Wildlife refuge. We are also surrounded by state and national forests. It is truly a wildlife lover's dream to be here.

We are also equidistant from both the western and eastern ends of the North Country Trail segment of Pictured Rocks. We have access to the Manistique River behind the hostel, along with numerous hiking opportunities within an hour's drive.

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